I've been surfing the web and found a few websites with 'kid friendly' hikes in our area. Yeah! We had such a great time last week! I'm hoping to make this a weekly event.
We parked in the parking lot and began our ascent- several staircases made of railroad ties. When we reached the top, there was no trail, just a neighborhood. Brooklynn was disappointed. With encouragement, we kept moving, cutting through the neighborhood and finally spotted a narrow trailhead with a small sign. Brooklynn took off up the trail. More stairs, and lots of rocks. I was suprised at how rugged and steep the trail was. I stopped a few times to catch my breath. There were great views of the valley below.
This is what we all felt like once we reached the top.
The kids had a great time climbing different rocks.
We hung out, had a snack, and discovered that beyond those rocks was a waterfall.
The bottom of the waterfall was shallow and you could walk on the rocks. Next time we'll bring some watershoes.
Here is a picture of Jeffrey right after he threw up on our first hike. The poor thing was sooooooooo excited to go hiking with friends and he ended up with a stomach virus that morning.
I love this picture of Malia on the trail!
Brooklynn reached the top of the summit!
Great views of the valley!
Jeffrey helping with directions. He earned his hiking beltloop for cubscouting this summer.
Taking a break on the bridge.
Stopping at a meadow
Staying on the trail
Climbing on rocks
Crossing the stream
Discovering
Being her cute self
This is what we all felt like once we reached the top.
The kids had a great time climbing different rocks.
We hung out, had a snack, and discovered that beyond those rocks was a waterfall.
The bottom of the waterfall was shallow and you could walk on the rocks. Next time we'll bring some watershoes.
